Welcome to the Disc Dog Challenge! Have you ever seen a dog running to catch a frisbee? They are amazing and talented. Also known as UpDog, competitions have taken the basic game of fetch with a flying disc and expanded it into a whole bunch of fun games. …
Dogs and toys just seem to go together. Of course, most dogs love toys! Whether they squeak, roll, bounce, or are just fun to chew on, dog play and exercise often involves running, chasing and some kind of toy. We know that exercise is important and healthy, but…
November 26, 2022
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 11/26/22
Welcome to the Week's Review of Canine Social Media Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related media and social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories…
November 23, 2022
This Holiday Season – Going Beyond Black Friday to Black Pet Friday
Black Friday Revisited The busy holiday season begins in November. It is a time of family gatherings, and special sales geared toward celebrating the season and the array of holidays that happen in these last two months of the year. One recent tradition to encourage holiday gifting is…
Imagine Creating Food Commercials Just For Our Four-legged Family! All it takes is some thinking out of the box (pun intended) and using dog and cat science to inform the script writers & video producers. Then, assembling a focus group of pets -- for pets, to find out…
November 19, 2022
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 11/19/22
Welcome to the Week's Review of Canine Social Media Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related media and social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories…
November 16, 2022
It’s Getting Dark Earlier – Tips for Walking Your Dog at Night
Safety Tips - Walking the dog in the dark. Night walking with your dog is challenging and keeping safety precautions in mind can make a difference. In addition to gearing up against the cold, it's important to use caution and common sense when walking your dog in the dark— from…
Seasons change and along with cooler weather comes earlier sundowns and the challenges of walking your dog in the dark. How can you manage the change from daylight savings time to earlier night-time dog walking? It is time to re-think your walking routine to be safe. What practical…
November 12, 2022
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 11/12/22
Welcome to the Week's Review of Canine Social Media Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related media and social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories…
November 9, 2022
Your Pet’s Carbon Pawprint
Did you know that your pet has a carbon footprint? Welcome to the era of calculating Sparky's CO2 emissions! What is a carbon footprint? A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) that are generated by our actions. The average carbon…